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Senate Republicans block Israel and Ukraine funding
Although some Republicans have vowed to support Israel, they have tried to pair passage of Ukraine aid to funding border security
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Russian troops not prepared for war, says mercenary from Kremlin-linked Wagner Group
Marat Gabidullin, 55, took part in Wagner Group operations in Syria and the previous conflict in Ukraine, but turned down a recruiter who approach him for the current invasion because he knew Russian forces were ill-prepared
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Russia says it does not want war in Europe, but warns of Western escalation in Ukraine
"If you are worried about the prospect of war in Europe - we do not want that at all. But I draw your attention to the fact that it is the West that is constantly and persistently saying that in this situation, it is necessary to defeat Russia. Draw your own conclusions," Lavrov said
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Belarus to deploy special forces to Ukrainian border
Belarusian military officials announced on Tuesday that the armed forces will deploy special operations troops to three areas near the country’s southern border with Ukraine
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Russia reaffirms right to use nuclear weapons if threatened
Ultimately the decision to use Russia’s expansive nuclear arsenal falls on President Vladimir Putin
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Zelensky gives war medal to dog that helped clear 200+ landmines in Ukraine
A Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog was awarded a medal by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday to recognize his work so far during the Russian invasion
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Why Elon Musk tweeted about dying under 'mysterious circumstances'
Tech mogul Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday that “it’s been nice known ya” if he were to mysteriously die after Russia threatened him for providing his Starlink satellite internet to besieged Ukraine
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As Putin's Victory Day brings no major war escalation, U.S. ramps up support of Ukraine
In preparation for this year's Victory Day, President Joe Biden scheduled a bill-signing ceremony to revive the World War II lend-lease program, allowing the U.S. to hasten delivery of weapons to Ukraine
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CIA director: Ukraine war hasn't 'eroded Xi’s determination' to control Taiwan
China began voicing opinions on invading Taiwan hours after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine
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Putin avoids escalation, repeats old soundbites during Victory Day speech
"You are fighting for the Motherland, for its future, so that no one forgets the lessons of World War Two. So that there is no place in the world for executioners, castigators and Nazis," Putin said
